Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) Stock Price & Analysis
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) closed at USD 33.82 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.14% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 32.79; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 32.79–33.86 on volume of 401,238 shares. Market capitalization is $2.12B, with a 52-week range of USD 26.66–38.5 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (PRDO)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $859M, net income $177M (20.6% margin), free cash flow $218M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 11.9x (avg 10.8x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold PRDO (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 44 (range 44–44).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -6.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +242.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.74, revenue estimate $211M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (PRDO)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $693M | $695M | $710M | $681M | $846M | $859M |
| Operating income | $149M | $130M | $150M | $174M | $196M | $211M |
| Net income | $110M | $95.9M | $148M | $148M | $160M | $177M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.55 | $1.39 | $2.18 | $2.19 | $2.42 | — |
| Free cash flow | $181M | $136M | $106M | $157M | $217M | $218M |
| Operating margin | 21.5% | 18.6% | 21.2% | 25.6% | 23.2% | 24.6% |
| Net margin | 15.8% | 13.8% | 20.8% | 21.7% | 18.9% | 20.6% |
| Revenue growth | +0.8% | +0.3% | +2.1% | -4.0% | +24.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $494M | $509M | $603M | $569M | $622M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (PRDO)
P/E 11.9x · P/S 2.5x · P/FCF 9.7x · P/B 2.0x · FCF yield 10.30% · Earnings yield 8.37% · Buyback yield (TTM) 4.24%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 12.1x, Dec 2024 12.1x, Dec 2023 8.1x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (PRDO)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold PRDO. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Miller | Miller Value Partners | 0.30% | $1.3M | Reduced -0.3% |
Analysts (PRDO)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 44 (low 44, high 44).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PRDO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -6.3% | +242.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -6.4% | +27.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.6% | 35.4% |
| Max drawdown | -26.0% (Oct 2025→Nov 2025) | -26.1% (Jul 2022→Sep 2022) |
PRDO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.74 | $0.74 | +0.0% | $211.1M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.70 | $0.69 | +1.4% | $208.3M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.13 | $3.11 | +0.6% | $854.5M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.30 | $3.34 | -1.2% | $880.0M | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 33.82 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.14% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 32.79 |
| Open | USD 32.79 |
| Day Range | USD 32.79 – 33.86 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 26.66 – 38.5 |
| Volume | 401,238 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.12B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PRDO)
Nexqual's technical model rates PRDO "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.93 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 32.67) |
| MACD | 0.36 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (PRDO)
Wall Street analysts rate PRDO "Strong Buy" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 44 (range USD 44–44), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 44 |
| High Target | USD 44 |
| Low Target | USD 44 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (PRDO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.74 |
| Revenue Estimate | $211.07M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.8 vs est 0.8 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.9 vs est 0.84 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.59 vs est 0.54 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.65 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PRDO)
| Total Revenue | $858.61M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.80% |
| Gross Margin | +79.89% |
| Operating Margin | +25.72% |
| Profit Margin | +20.63% |
| ROE | +17.55% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.11 |
| Current Ratio | 4.69 |
| Total Cash | $734.00M |
| Total Debt | $113.77M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $217.98M (25.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PRDO)
Nexqual rates Perdoceo Education Corporation's overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +24% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 80%, operating 26% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $734M cash vs $114M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $218M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 25% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 10.0% |
Ownership (PRDO)
| Insider Ownership | +1.19% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +104.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | 62.58M |
| Float | 58.60M |
| Short % of Float | +8.15% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (PRDO)
Perdoceo Education Corporation is led by Todd S. Nelson, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Todd S. Nelson |
|---|---|
| Senior VP, Treasurer & CFO | Ashish R. Ghia |
| Senior Vice President of American InterContinental University System | John R. Kline |
| Senior Vice President of Colorado Technical University | Elise L. Baskel |
| Senior Vice President of Campus Operations | Julia A. Leeman |
Major Backers & Investors (PRDO)
Notable institutional backers of Perdoceo Education Corporation include Renaissance Technologies, First Trust Advisors LP, First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Renaissance Technologies | 5.27% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 5.02% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers | 4.77% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.83% |
| LSV Asset Management | 3.51% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 14.69% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.42% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.37% |
| State Street | 4.01% |
| Geode Capital | 3.38% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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